Jill the Reckless by P. G. Wodehouse
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About this eBook
| Author | Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
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| Title | Jill the Reckless |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Jill the Reckless" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to the humorous and chaotic life of the main character, Jill Mariner, as well as her interactions with other notable characters, including Derek Underhill and his mother, Lady Underhill. The narrative is characterized by a blend of comedy, social commentary, and romance, typical of Wodehouse's style. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage with Freddie Rooke, a friend of Derek, reflecting on a previous night’s festivities and their consequences while preparing for a difficult visit with Lady Underhill after a long journey. As Derek prepares to meet his mother, who is unaware of his engagement to Jill, a combination of tension and camaraderie unfolds among the group. As they navigate their relationships amidst Derek's apprehensions about his mother’s potential disapproval of Jill, the comedic dialogue and social dynamics create an entertaining atmosphere. The story hints at themes of love, family expectations, and social class, all wrapped in Wodehouse's signature charm and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Poor women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Musicals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Broadway (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20533 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 197 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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